Ethan's POV
Jess stretched her legs out, looking like a cat who'd just caught a mouse. "Well, I'll just sit back and watch this disaster unfold. My money's on Lucy, by the way. You get this dopey look whenever someone mentions her name."
"I do not get a dopey look!"
"You're doing it right now." She grinned. "But, maybe Stella will dump her mystery boyfriend and sweep you off your feet first. Either way, this is better entertainment than my romance novel."
"Glad my love life amuses you," I grumbled.
"Oh, it does." She picked up her book again. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find out if Lady Catherine accepts the Duke's passionate promise."
I rolled my eyes and stood up. "I'm going to bed. Do not stay up all night reading about dukes and their promises."
"Try not to dream about
